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Better to Act than Understand
Hearts were at peace until you touched my hand.
From where did these desires arise?
Better to act on pleasing mysteries than understand them.
From where did these desires arise?
Better to act on pleasing mysteries than understand them.
Author's Note
Playing with short poem forms. I think this is a Tanka form....sorta.
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Re. Better to Act than Understand
15th Nov 2021 8:48pm
Mysteries are magic and the world is better off with magic than understanding.
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16th Nov 2021 1:30am
Re. Better to Act than Understand
15th Nov 2021 10:18pm
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16th Nov 2021 1:30am
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Re: Re. Better to Act than Understand
17th Nov 2021 9:28pm
Re. Better to Act than Understand
Anonymous
16th Nov 2021 2:18am
Sometimes understanding is discovered through action.
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Re: Re. Better to Act than Understand
17th Nov 2021 9:27pm
Re. Better to Act than Understand
16th Nov 2021 5:49am
A 'love at first touch' piece. 'Better to act on pleasing mysteries' leads the reader's imagination on to what happens next.
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Re. Better to Act than Understand
16th Nov 2021 12:48pm
touch of a hand
how it can deliver one into a spin
magical, of what such a simple brush can begin.
thank you for placing this image in my head.
how it can deliver one into a spin
magical, of what such a simple brush can begin.
thank you for placing this image in my head.
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Re: Re. Better to Act than Understand
16th Nov 2021 2:14pm
Re. Better to Act than Understand
18th Nov 2021 3:00pm
A simple touch can ignite such intense desire. And to disturb the peace can be a truly intimate experience. Not to act on these pleasing mysteries leaves us unfulfilled, missing out on life's pleasures. I really enjoyed this.
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18th Nov 2021 4:25pm
Re. Better to Act than Understand
3rd Dec 2021 9:21pm
Re: Re. Better to Act than Understand
11th Dec 2021 12:58pm
Thank you. Funny how a few words can influence you after written. Since this poem, I've tried to "act" instead of obsess over understanding. But, there might also be times when caution should reign:)
Re: Re. Better to Act than Understand
11th Dec 2021 12:59pm
Thanks Marks. I happened to be writing this morning and saw your comment pop up. So sweet to know someone has read my words. Thank you.
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